DUI

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 24, 2021 | DUI

In Pennsylvania, most people think of DUIs when they think about alcohol-related traffic offenses. However, driving with an open container of any amount of alcohol in your vehicle can also result in charges. While an open container by itself is not enough to result in… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 17, 2021 | DUI

Many people who are arrested for DUIs in Chester County might not know what to do. Some hesitate to talk to criminal defense attorneys because of concerns about the expense. They might also think that they should just plead guilty to get the case behind… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 13, 2021 | DUI

Many people who are charged with DUIs in Pennsylvania wonder whether they should hire private defense lawyers or instead be represented by the public defender’s office. Some people are unsure about what a public defender is and the types of qualifications a public defender has… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 11, 2021 | DUI

Most DUI cases in Chester County, Pennsylvania are misdemeanors. While misdemeanors are considered to be less serious than felony offenses, they still carry harsh penalties. Certain factors can escalate a DUI to a felony offense. When these aggravating factors are present, the potential penalties for… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 10, 2021 | DUI

When you are arrested for a DUI in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the prosecutor will check your record for the last 10 years to see if you have any prior DUI offenses. While the law in Pennsylvania treats first DUI offenses with the recognition that people… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 1, 2021 | DUI

If you are convicted of a DUI, it can cause ongoing problems in your life for some time. In addition to the criminal penalties you might face, a DUI conviction could also result in problems with employment and increases in your insurance costs. Thankfully, however,… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 22, 2021 | DUI

Some people in Pennsylvania are charged with DUIs when they are visiting other states. If you have been convicted of a DUI in another state, you might wonder how it might affect you in Pennsylvania. Each state has its own DUI laws. When you get… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 20, 2021 | DUI

If you are convicted of a DUI in Pennsylvania, you will have to undergo a drug and alcohol assessment before you are sentenced. This assessment is used by the courts to determine any treatment that might be needed. There are also some DUI programs that… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 15, 2021 | DUI

While any DUI charge in Pennsylvania carries serious potential penalties, Chester County PA DUI arrests for DUIs with a minor under the age of 18 in the car can result in even more severe penalties. People who are convicted of driving under the influence with… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | August 13, 2021 | DUI

An increasing number of police departments in Pennsylvania are choosing to ask motorists to submit to blood tests when they are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Breathalyzer tests are less reliable than blood tests, making them easier for a Chester… read more